Banquet and Restaurant Lead Cook for Historical Downtown Boutique Hotel (Full-time PM Shift)

Horton Grand Hotel•San Diego, CA

19d

About The Position

The Horton Grand Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and is steps away from the Convention Center, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. When it comes to the workplace, we offer the perfect balance of establishment and progressive, employee-focused initiatives all wrapped in one elegant package. We're looking for a Banquet and Restaurant Lead Cook to join our amazing team! This is a PM Banquet and Restaurant Lead Cook shift finishing as late as 11pm. This is a full-time position working an average of 32-40 hours a week. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring our kitchen runs smoothly. This position is responsible for ensuring the preparation and execution of food service for banquets and special events while maintaining the preparation of the restaurants inventory fully stocked. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent organization and leadershipskills and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Requirements

Proven experience as a line cook in a high volume restaurant
Ability to work under pressure and to execute duties without supervision
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail and a passion for food
Availability to work evenings, some weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist in the preparation of food for banquets to ensure all dishes are prepared on time and to the highest of standards.
Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure all items meet the venue's standards for taste, appearance and consistency.
Assist in the setup and breakdown of events to ensure the kitchen and banquet areas are cleaned and organized before, during and after events.
Address and resolve any issues that may arise during the prep or events to ensure minimal disruption and a smooth operation.
Keep detailed records of ingredients used, prep completed and any waste or spoilage reporting data to management.
Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled and FIFO is properly used.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen including workstations, equipment and storage areas.
Ensure the kitchen has all the necessary ingredients and supplies for the day's prep monitoring inventory levels and communicating to the Lead Cooks of any reorders are needed.
Coordinate with lead cooks, cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient food preparations.
Check and maintain the quality of ingredients to ensure everything is prepared to the highest standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Cooks or General Manager.